A Local Thai’s Cost of Living in Bangkok: Monthly Breakdown & Expenses

[@briannewton9369]

This is interesting. As a test, I spent three months this year in Thailand and tried to live like a local person. I have friends in Thailand who gave me tricks and tips, for sure. Housing for me was 12,000 (utilities included). Unlimited internet: 1,000. Transportation was about the same: 4,000. Food was much less: 4,600, more or less, and physical training was 1,000. When I'm in Thailand I eat only Thai food, and never cook, except once a month I will splurge on a pizza or a burger. My budget includes going out with friends in my running club once a week, which is part of my food budget and part of my workout budget. I'll add some extra for drinks or sundries: 2,000. I didn't feel deprived of anything, but I didn't include regular medical. I only had traveller's medical insurance. So, all in all my budget was 24,600 THB (I'm sure it would be at least twice this amount if I was not single). I think that's workable for a retiree who lives like a local. Same same, really, although I know some Thai people who are paying 6,000 for their apartments, or they have cars, or cook a lot, which will change things. Considering their salary might be only 15,000 in total, I think they're even better than me or Ying at being economical. That's $1,025 Canadian per month, by the way, and a far cry from the $4,500 I spend in Vancouver for essentially the same lifestyle.

[@ApatheticNonbuynary]

You're indeed living like a local. I splurged once a month also, but on MK restaurant instead of Pizza. I like Shabu.

[@briannewton9369]

@@ApatheticNonbuynary I did do that too. I guess that's comes under the splurge catagory. The place I like is 299, and I usually treat someone, so it comes out to around 1,000 with beer. It's a sundry expense. Haha!

[@kaycoulanges]

Thanks for sharing your cost of living. I have been thinking about whether to move to either TH or Vietnam. Finding your channel has been a hidden gems for me intern of research. new sub, very informative breakdown of the monthly spending for TH.

[@DROIDZ_YouTube]

Thank you as always for telling us information about Thailand from your point of view.

[@SunFrame]

Very interesting video, I like seeing a local Thai person point of view a lot and this gives a starting point of the cost of a decent life in Bangkok.

[@yinginthailand]

Thank you for watching ☺️

[@michaeltakayama8415]

Thank you for sharing your cost of living numbers! :) Your detailed expense breakdown is very useful for those of us who are planning to move to Bangkok and are working on our own budgets. Merry Christmas!

[@168secondssomewhere]

I live with 15-20k a month in Bangkok. Rent is 4000, utility 250, rest is food, cooking, shopping, gym, and insurance. I live in the suburbs of Bangkok and life is great. Bangkok can be good for many budget as long as you can take care of yourself. 🙂

[@mofo02]

What does take care of yourself mean 😜

[@thepassman]

Nice cost breakdown Ying. I like how your apartment is designed. Some channels, the rooms are almost integrated with only a sliding panel for privacy.

[@yinginthailand]

Thanks for your comment 😊

[@Ron-0614]

Thanks! Great information. I hope you can enjoy a coffee.

[@yinginthailand]

Thank you so much for the support ❤️

[@mikedimond8816]

Very good video Ying! Your videos were a big motivation to me relocating! I'll be there in February 🎉 thanks for being informative

[@pb12661]

simp alert. lol

[@yinginthailand]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@TaelurAlexis]

Thanks girl I move to Bangkok next month and I’m always curious about the cost of living for locals! Very good video

[@joostroelens8710]

Really do you move to BKK

[@kevinp8108]

If you stay away from the touristy areas and do not eat Western food, you can get a meal for less than $5 USD. A dish may run 50 baht or $1.47 USD, a soda for 70 cents, and a dessert for $1 USD. The minimum wage in Bangkok is $12 per day so local food must be priced cheap so locals can afford it.

[@joostroelens8710]

@@kevinp8108 the best is little bit outside tourist areas

[@bigwaidave4865]

You’ll soon find out how realistic these KZbin budget estimates are. Bangkok is Hella fun ..$$$

[@Digseys]

Amazing video. Your English is very good!

[@ralphgomeze8873]

Great Video ! You did so good in staying on point when that kid came across the video 🤣

[@yinginthailand]

Thank you!! 😁

[@NA_GA09]

Ying thank you so much for explaining your cost of living expenses. Total cost of 34050 baht is very reasonable and a good lifestyle for you living in Bangkok.

[@jonhobson3592]

Thanks for sharing Ying 🙏

[@felixgrenda4493]

What lake is it that you recorded your video at? Looks good to just have a walk around on some days. Thanks also for your informative video. I recently moved to BKK and can totally relate to your spendings. But I was blown away from the cheap price for your gym since I pay around 1,700 THB for Jetts in Bang Chak right now. Anyway, is there a way to contact you directly to ask you for some insights regarding the city? That would be much appreciated! I wish you great success here on YT. Keep grinding it.

[@bmw328iowner8]

Good to hear that fair base case from you.

[@chrisbeidler162]

That was an good informative video. You got distracted by the cute kid😅 you just couldn't help it.

[@ubiquitousdiabolus]

In a city like New York or London, you couldn't get a parking space for 13,000 baht a month!

[@MohammadAli-yk9eh]

...I think it's reasonable , condo is nice , food is great , transportation is the only problem , transportation always a problem. Great informations .... Thanks hun.

[@N34R4T0M4T]

Thank you great video! How is the internet stability in general? This is important for me to know in terms of working remote

[@yinginthailand]

Yes, the internet I used is very stable. It’s also very important for my work as well so I can confirm 💯

[@joezip6389]

Very well done video Thank You

[@ExperienceFunKnowledge]

Thanks for sharing, very informative.

[@yinginthailand]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jimt6799]

Since you're paying for a separate gym membership, do you feel like you are getting value for the facilities at your condo? Would you be able to find a condo closer to your job, with fewer facilities at a price comparable to what you're paying for rent now? Also, do you have a travel budget for visiting your family, or going to the beach?

[@ferney2936]

plenty of similar condos near Suttisan too...

[@edwardfox9550]

Do you drink the tap water Ying, or is it bottled all the time?

[@richiemochi]

Thank you this is very good information

[@Hercules-g4n]

No it's not

[@yannip2083]

Your apartment is located in which part of Bangkok and which BTS is closest? Just trying to visualize ... considering the rent you mentioned.

[@jonhobson3592]

On Nut

[@yinginthailand]

It’s Onnut 🙌

[@jonhobson3592]

@@yinginthailand yes same same 😐

[@mmakasangguni2624]

Thanks for you recommendation

[@mmakasangguni2624]

Do you offer consulting services? I’m thinking On Nut neighborhood

[@yinginthailand]

Thank you so much 😊 Please send me an email for more details 🙏

[@joostroelens8710]

Hello Ying im in BKK i checked here for condo for a middle Price Class

[@หมาป่าเดียวดาย-ฒ4ม]

no healthcare expenses/insurance? regular dental/eyes/GP check...

[@AndersonCo-e3e]

thai citizen has free healthcare system

[@simpleisthebest73]

Your monthly income can cover all that expense?! I'm only spending 25k ~30k Bhat a month for everyday living in BKK as an expacts retiree. It is super convenient to staying in walkable distance to local supermarkets without relying on transportation every time go out shopping for food. Even though I can get my groceries delivered to my place. I still prefer pick up my own vegetables, fresh meat and dairy products. I know sometimes it coast more to cook your own food, but at least take the risk out of getting diarrhea everyday 😅

[@mishalunintomsk4143]

sawadee khrub. thank you for video

[@mak701]

I can say you spend quite a lot for transportation, it is the price people pay for underdeveloped public transportation (in some sense it is hidden cost). 100 USD per month is more than people pay in Western Europe

[@yinginthailand]

Yeah, I agree that the cost of public transportation here is quite high 💯

[@GinJ1337]

True, because in Western Europe there usually are monthly or yearly passes for transport in the city and they cost like 30 Euro to 50 Euro per month (and are deductible from tax usually) but I dont think this exists in Bangkok. I am currently in Bangkok and don't see it.

[@yinginthailand]

They used to offer monthly before many years ago but it’s not available anymore nowadays. People here have no choices. In rush hours, those transportation are the only options.

[@briannewton9369]

​@@yinginthailand, please don't think there must be something wrong with your transit budget. In my city in Canada, a monthly pass is 7,000 THB and so Bangkok is very cheap by comparison. Transit there is NOT underdeveloped in any way. In fact it is much cheaper and more convenient that any transit system I have used in Canadian or US cities, or even the UK. Berlin was similar to Vancouver in Canada. Only Japan is better. In my experience. 🙂

[@ferney2936]

It's way cheaper than in London & the public transport is much better. I've lived recently in both cities.

[@davidbrown4271]

Would love to take you to lunch sometime ❤

[@zickzack987]

Health Insurance? Holiday? Clothes? Girl things aka shopping? Etc For all westeners: Do NOT expect to live in Bangkok for 1000 US $ a month! 2000 is a good start for a good life.

[@kevinp8108]

Yes, $2000 USD is a good number for foreigners who want to live comfortably in Thailand. This excludes heavy drinkers and party animals.

[@netrunner1987]

1 year condo contract right? Not short term.

[@yinginthailand]

Most of the condos here don’t offer short term rental 🙏

[@netrunner1987]

@@yinginthailand Thank you. I just got back my Thai citizenship at 55 years old. Need to relearn Thai. Take care, great video quality and audio.

[@karabogaz]

do you know any professional estate agent, beside Ployan (who wa not interested at all in show me any flat there)?

[@yinginthailand]

I’m sorry I only coordinated with Ploy 🙏

[@graemeritchie9378]

Thanks

[@yinginthailand]

Thank you so much for the support ❤️

[@graemeritchie9378]

Mai pen rai Teelak

[@angel8romero]

About how much does the average Thai person earn monthly? I hear different numbers from different sources. Interested in hearing how affordable life is for average Thai people. Like do you get to save for later years?

[@Hercules-g4n]

Three fiddy

[@briannewton9369]

Most of my Thai friends there earn 400-600 per day, unless they work in a bar which means maybe 1200 per day. They work six days a week. One friend of mine lives alone and pays 5,500 for a small room. Most other friends live with family and everybody chips in. I hope that this is useful. There may be more accurate info on Google.

[@JürgenK-v2q]

Thank you for your publication

[@yinginthailand]

Thank you so much for the support ❤️

[@jking6620]

$1k USD/month expense is big money for a younger single thai and quite a luxurious lifestyle (and these weren't all the expenses in a full budget, just the basics). Double what the average take home pay for a newer university graduate is in Bangkok. Thai lady eating out all meals, party time with friends, high spec city condo, lol. You want it all and won't settle for anything less. You go girl.

[@yinginthailand]

Thanks for your comment 🙌

[@genericchannel5899]

300usd per month, right on a train line? That's a nice deal.

[@mmakasangguni2624]

I love it! Eager Expat spends 4000 a month.

[@mmakasangguni2624]

Ying, do you recommend buying or renting if I plan to retire there?

[@yinginthailand]

Really depends on how long do you plan to live here. Investing the property here might be better but I think you should rent and stay for few months and see if you really like it here in BKK.

[@michaelwolff264]

Working 15 days and get paid 34 k, i want this job too…

[@Hercules-g4n]

Reference ...median income in Thailand is $350......this looks like High Class Woman

[@zionkid420]

For reference to anyone who doesn't realize.... She spends a hair more than double what the average Thai monthly salary is.

[@davidbrown4271]

Is she rich then ?

[@zickzack987]

​@@davidbrown4271For a Thai person, yes.

[@cheetohead6942]

​@@davidbrown4271 she owns her condo out right, she isn't rich but is fairly well off by Thailand standards

[@ferney2936]

@@cheetohead6942 she's renting her condo, she told us so

[@Jintrepreneur]

You should learn that counting the average figures is always a jaded method. Saying "double the average monthly salary" does not really say anything useful. You will never get anything truly accurate for almost any metric in the world. While this can definitely not be regarded as low or high or even above average spending... It can be quite easy to see that this is very normal spending for any normal Thai with a respectable and normal range of wage. Most Thai people would actually like jobs that pay more than this monthly amount so that they can increase their savings. For comparison I myself spend about 20 times this amount monthly so I would be an example of the higher spending range for Thai people. For the spending of this video no need to factor in erroneous figures such as the wage of a motorbike driver or anything else seen as "average," out of range, or context.

[@Newworld12660]

Very pretty! I guess its all location, Do your homework first!

[@MarkMoowon]

Can live cheaper for rent if go real local

[@bobwelo]

[@graemeritchie9378]

Khop khun khrup Ying, khun dee , BKK pang gwaa. Khun na rak muen derm

[@LeoR4U]

Ying, can I pay you a coffee or drink for real? I need to learn from you how this amount is enough for you. I easily spend more than 100k Baht a month. 😅

[@R-sn1ty]

how? 🤔

[@boris8787]

My town is better value.

[@brucetreat531]

Hello Ying...you just get hotter and more beautiful with every video :)

[@yinginthailand]

Thank you! 😃

[@arkadeyellow2931]

I'm sorry, but something is not right. I live in Thailand. Please do not take Ying's lifestyle as the 'average ' Thai. A vast majority of Thai cannot afford 15,000 bt on food per month. That's more than what most Thai people make in a month. Most Thai people that I know spend something like 65 bt per meal. And I challenge you to find a gym in Bangkok for 500 bt a month. Most gyms charge 200 + for a day pass. That has to be explained to me. So Ying is obviously not your average Thai girl. If you want to survive on less, don't plan to live in Bangkok. Chiang Mai or other much smaller cities are much more affordable.

[@Loff3t]

so, cost of having gf in bk is about $1k, if she can cook $800.. or a bit of savings ;)

[@yinginthailand]

😅

[@paulsandford3345]

If I came to Thailand, you could cook for me?😊😊

[@joostroelens8710]

What a stupid comment Boy 🤣😂!!!

[@briannewton9369]

The obvious boyfriend might not like it. Ask, who is filming? 555

[@dinorossi2549]

Onut is expat costly area bearing samrong much cheaper n beyond

[@chrishughes887]

Are you single

[@sonamphel1124]

That’s nice one

[@dinorossi2549]

If hve bf he pay all restaurant travel condo zero cost n 100 percent save this reason thai girl like farang bf in most cases invest in house condo purchase n car.